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Belote Score Counter: The Automatic Referee

Play Belote without worrying about complex calculations. Scorio handles the game from team formation to the final point tally, automatically applying official rules.

Screenshot of the Belote score counter in Scorio with contract management
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How to count points in Belote?

Belote is a traditional French card game played by 4 players in 2 teams (North/South vs East/West). Point counting can be complex: you need to manage contracts, trumps, the Dedans rule, the Dix de Der and Belote-Rebelote. With Scorio, everything is automated. The app knows the official rules and calculates scores instantly after each round.

  • The taking team must reach at least 82 card points to fulfill their contract
  • If the contract fails (fewer than 82 points), it's "Dedans": the taking team scores 0 and the opponents receive 162 points
  • The Dix de Der adds 10 points to the team that wins the last trick
  • Belote-Rebelote (Queen + King of trumps) is worth 20 points and is inviolable, even in case of Dedans
  • Capot (winning all tricks) earns 252 points
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What contracts are available in Belote?

Scorio manages the 4 types of trump contracts used in classic Belote. At the beginning of each round, an assistant guides you to select the taking team and the chosen contract. The app adapts to your rules, whether you play with classic trumps or the No Trump and All Trump variants.

  • Spades Trump (♠) — Spades is the trump suit for the round
  • Hearts Trump (♥) — Hearts is the trump suit for the round
  • Diamonds Trump (♦) — Diamonds is the trump suit for the round
  • Clubs Trump (♣) — Clubs is the trump suit for the round
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What is the Dedans rule in Belote?

"Dedans" is one of the most important rules in Belote. If the taking team fails to reach 82 card points (excluding Belote-Rebelote), the contract is considered "failed". The taking team then loses all their card points and scores 0 for that round. Meanwhile, the opposing team automatically receives 162 points, regardless of the actual number of points they accumulated. This penalty mechanism makes every contract decision risky and strategic. Scorio automatically detects this situation and applies the rule without error.

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How does a Belote game end with Scorio?

In Scorio, the Belote game ends automatically when a team reaches 501 points. This threshold is configurable according to your playing habits. The app displays the score in real time, shows which team is in the lead and alerts you when a team approaches the final score. At the end of the game, you can view the detailed history of each round, see which contract was played and whether the Dedans rule was applied.

Fonctionnalités Scorio pour Belote

Team Formation

Create your North/South and East/West teams by selecting 2 players per team before starting the game.

Contract Management

Each round, select the taking team and the trump type (Spades, Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs) via a guided assistant.

Automatic Dedans Rule

Scorio automatically detects if the taking team fails their contract and applies the 162-point penalty.

Dix de Der Calculation

The 10 points from the last trick are automatically added to the winning team's score.

Protected Belote-Rebelote

The 20 points for the Queen + King of trumps are always counted, even in case of Dedans — in accordance with official rules.

Automatic Game End

The game ends automatically at 501 points (configurable threshold). Full history available at any time.

Questions fréquentes sur Belote

How does Belote-Rebelote work in Scorio?
Belote-Rebelote (Queen + King of the trump suit) is worth 20 points. In Scorio, these points are protected: they always count, even if the taking team goes Dedans. This is the official rule of the French Belote Federation.
Can you play Belote with more than 4 players?
Scorio is flexible and accepts 2 to 99 players. However, traditional Belote is played with 4 players (2 teams of 2). For other configurations, Free Mode is recommended.
What is the maximum score in a single Belote round?
The theoretical maximum is 252 points (Capot), achieved when a team wins all tricks in the round. Scorio validates this score and displays a warning if a higher score is entered by mistake.
Is Belote free in Scorio?
Yes, all Belote score counting features are 100% free. The Pro version removes ads and adds cloud synchronization.

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